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BLF 896S

1989 Pontiac Transam

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,729 mi
Last recorded11,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Transam39,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 896S
MakePontiac
ModelTransam
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,729 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

accumilative wear to steering mechanism

bulkhead & inner wings corroding

front brakes binding slightly

indicators flashing fast

severe surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2009 11,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

accumilative wear to steering mechanism

alot of surface corrosion under vehicle

bulkhead corroding

o/s/f brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Pontiac Transam?

Based on 1,209 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
position lamp(s) not working 22
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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BLF 896S is a 1989 Pontiac Transam in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Pontiac Transam models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 39,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Pontiac Transam fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLF 896S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Transam typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 37 years old, this Pontiac Transam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BLF 896S registered?

BLF 896S is a 1989 Pontiac Transam, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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